Graduate Studies

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Graduate Studies serves as an information hub for students, faculty and staff concerning all aspects of the graduate experience at RISD. We work closely with graduate program directors and students to facilitate graduate study and support the graduate community at RISD through orientation and co-curricular programming.

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Connect with the wide range of welcoming academic spaces across campus that offer academic support, exciting research opportunities and community. 

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What we do

Learn more about the Graduate Studies team and the resources we offer for students, faculty and staff concerning all aspects of the graduate experience at RISD.

Events

Attend our info sessions featuring faculty, staff and current students to learn more about the RISD graduate experience. 

Thesis support

Find information on thesis deadlines, requirements and presentation examples, as well as support resources.

Research and practice

We encourage you to enhance your graduate program experience through art and design research, practice and teaching opportunities.